Note 8 vs Galaxy S8+: all major differences to expect

The Galaxy S8+ has a 6.22" display when the flexible part is unfurled, while the Note 8 is said to come with an exactly 6.32" diagonal. This tenth of an inch may not seem like a major difference, but the shape of the Note 8 is seemingly with less rounded corners, perhaps due to the inevitability of having a stylus silo to accommodate, so it will likely feel larger and edgier in the hand.

Display diagonal

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That same more rectangular shape of the Note 8, coupled with the even more recessed bezels and blockier screen corners, would mean a better screen-to-body ratio compared to the S8+, stretching the compact format that Samsung's Infinity Display can offer, to its limits. Anything further at the top, and you get an Essential Phone, a Sharp Aquos S2, or even, gasp, an iPhone 8 - and those top cutouts are an acquired taste, judging from the initial reactions to them.

Screen-to-body ratio

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What, did you think we would skip on the one inimitable difference between the S8+ and the Note 8? This here in the picture is supposedly the S Pen stylus from Samsung's upcoming phablet, and the new shape hints at the obligatory improvements that Samsung releases with each new S Pen edition. Now, how would scribbling be on the taller, narrower display ratio, remains to be tested.

S-Pen

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Sorry, folks, despite all the rumors and speculation that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ will ship with 6GB RAM, that honor will eventually be reserved for the Note 8, and with a good reason - it would purportedly have two camera sensors to deal with, not to mention the S Pen app goodies for all those creative types that have to literally flow.

RAM

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We don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but it seems that the battery pack of the Note 8 will be slightly smaller in capacity - 3300mAh vs 3500mAh - compared to the S8+ unit. Damn stylus silo, always getting in the way of larger Note batteries, that "stacked" motherboard design that Samsung will allegedly be using next year can't come soon enough.

Battery size

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We saved the best for last - the Note 8 is expected to be Samsung's first major phone announced with a dual camera, and analysts' opinions point to a big breakthrough, perhaps courtesy to all those multiple lens camera Israeli camera gurus that Samsung has been investing in for a while. Note 8 is expected to ship with 12MP/13MP sensors, F1.7/F2.4 aperture wide angle and telephoto lens, both with OIS. Samsung calls the dual camera interface options Dual Fusion, Depth Application, Super Night Shot and Smart Zoom, which hint of features we can expect from any self-respecting dual camera handset, but the devil is in the details, so we can't wait to show you the first camera samples with the Note 8.

Cameras

Note 8 vs Galaxy S8+: all major differences to expect

The Galaxy S8+ has a 6.22" display when the flexible part is unfurled, while the Note 8 is said to come with an exactly 6.32" diagonal. This tenth of an inch may not seem like a major difference, but the shape of the Note 8 is seemingly with less rounded corners, perhaps due to the inevitability of having a stylus silo to accommodate, so it will likely feel larger and edgier in the hand.

Note 8 vs Galaxy S8+: all major differences to expect

1. Display diagonal

The Galaxy S8+ has a 6.22" display when the flexible part is unfurled, while the Note 8 is said to come with an exactly 6.32" diagonal. This tenth of an inch may not seem like a major difference, but the shape of the Note 8 is seemingly with less rounded corners, perhaps due to the inevitability of having a stylus silo to accommodate, so it will likely feel larger and edgier in the hand.

2. Screen-to-body ratio

That same more rectangular shape of the Note 8, coupled with the even more recessed bezels and blockier screen corners, would mean a better screen-to-body ratio compared to the S8+, stretching the compact format that Samsung's Infinity Display can offer, to its limits. Anything further at the top, and you get an Essential Phone, a Sharp Aquos S2, or even, gasp, an iPhone 8 - and those top cutouts are an acquired taste, judging from the initial reactions to them.

3. S-Pen

What, did you think we would skip on the one inimitable difference between the S8+ and the Note 8? This here in the picture is supposedly the S Pen stylus from Samsung's upcoming phablet, and the new shape hints at the obligatory improvements that Samsung releases with each new S Pen edition. Now, how would scribbling be on the taller, narrower display ratio, remains to be tested.

4. RAM

Sorry, folks, despite all the rumors and speculation that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ will ship with 6GB RAM, that honor will eventually be reserved for the Note 8, and with a good reason - it would purportedly have two camera sensors to deal with, not to mention the S Pen app goodies for all those creative types that have to literally flow.

5. Battery size

We don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but it seems that the battery pack of the Note 8 will be slightly smaller in capacity - 3300mAh vs 3500mAh - compared to the S8+ unit. Damn stylus silo, always getting in the way of larger Note batteries, that "stacked" motherboard design that Samsung will allegedly be using next year can't come soon enough.

6. Cameras

We saved the best for last - the Note 8 is expected to be Samsung's first major phone announced with a dual camera, and analysts' opinions point to a big breakthrough, perhaps courtesy to all those multiple lens camera Israeli camera gurus that Samsung has been investing in for a while. Note 8 is expected to ship with 12MP/13MP sensors, F1.7/F2.4 aperture wide angle and telephoto lens, both with OIS. Samsung calls the dual camera interface options Dual Fusion, Depth Application, Super Night Shot and Smart Zoom, which hint of features we can expect from any self-respecting dual camera handset, but the devil is in the details, so we can't wait to show you the first camera samples with the Note 8.

Now that we have most major specs of the Galaxy Note 8 leaked and reviewed, we know what's the question on a lot of minds - how would the phone differ from the Galaxy S8+? After all, from the looks of it, the S8+ may end up having a very similar screen diagonal to Samsung's upcoming phablet.

Don't all jump at once shouting "S Pen!" now, as there will eventually be some pretty major differences between the larger of the S8 duo, and the silo-equipped Note 8. Check them out in the slideshow above, and tell us if you think the Note 8 will be worth the wait and price for a dual camera set, or would you just grab the S8+ in a scenario of Samsung-induced cannibalism at its finest.

Now this is a good comparison. Note 8 and the S8 + as opposed to the iPhone 7, 7S LG G5, Google pixel etc.. It should be newly released devices against newly ( and shortly to be ) released devices IMO - eg S8, iPhone 8, LG 6, One Plus 5, HTC U LG V30 Pixel 2 Note 8. It makes much more sense

How serious should people take this comment considering neither this or other flagships have not even been announced yet? The iPhone will be a high candidate just due to the fact that it will have the most change in design YOY and people have been dealing with the same design for 3+ years. Spec sheets almost don't even matter anymore. All phones will be fast and all will have great cameras. Due to the fact that the Note is just basically a slightly longer version of the S8+ With a better camera, people won't be as wowed by it. The pen is only important to a small group of people. The masses barely use it.

Frankly, nothing wowing about the iPhone based on rumors. Merely playing catchup as usual and will still be lagging behind in tons of features without jailbreak. The Note 8 on the other hand, it'll be a further refinement of what's already considered the best phone on the market by vast majority of reviewers, packing added features and uses under the hood just like the Note 7 compared to the S7 Edge.

The differences are small, but they are there for those that care. I would personally always go for the Note because of the S-Pen! I love the S-Pen, and the slightly squarer aesthetic of the Note series, which I prefer. Also, the small bump in specs too.

I can however understand the "S8+S-Pen" arguments as well. To each their own.

To me the differences were huge. The old Samsung layout until being updated to Nougat, the .2" difference in screen size, both cameras, no secure folders, the way the phone felt ergonomically perfect in your hand, the battery life & last but not least, the S-Pen features.

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